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Originally Posted by Muggs
We did a lot of calculation before buying RV. I had heard a lot about GVWR/GCVWR/OCC.
All 3 of the RVs we looked at had yellow sticker. We ended up selecting Vegas with 3199 lb OCC/22000 lb GCVW. I figured staying below weights would keep unit drivable and able to keep up with traffic/merge etc.
We weighed, adjusted tongue and weighed again multiple times. The heaviest we have been is just over 19000. Usually 18300 lbs. 500 lb tongue limitation was easy.
Decide what you really need and they look. Any question in your mind go weigh. The chose what fits to prevent disappointment.
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The problem is knowing what the weights are before the purchase. Generally speaking a dealer isn't going to take it to the scales or let you take it. Take a gas C for example. There may be a 2000 available cargo capacity but very little between the actual rear axle weight and the axle weight rating. Bunches available for the front axle but of course how are you going to load it with weight up front when there isn't any meaningful space to put it. Trailers, especially 5th wheels have the opposite issue, heavy front ends and of course where is the cargo areas, up front of course. Usually very little in the rear unless it's a toy hauler, different animal. Sadly most buyers haven't heard the CCC issues and don't know what all those alphabet letters mean anyway.
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